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OTS is committed to being up to date with the most current practices in nursing and in education. Our blogs are always topics we find relevant at the time we write them. Reach out if there’s a topic you think we should learn more about!
Nurse Aide Staffing Ratios in Nursing Homes
The Ratios Nurse aide staffing ratios have been a topic of discussion since nurse aides have been utilized in care settings. Federal law does not require a certain number of residents/ patients/ clients per nurse aide (NA) but only requires that NA’s have at least 75...
Want to open a Nurse Aide Program?
Opening a Nurse Aide Program I have taught Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) classes in nursing homes and at community colleges. In my 14 years of being a nurse aide instructor, I have always taught for someone else. I have often thought about opening a school of my own, but...
Ebola and Infection Control
What you need to Know about Ebola With the Ebola Virus making headlines again, now seems like a good time to discuss transmission based knowledge of Ebola and the easy ways to stop it's spread. Of course, it's important to mention that the US is, currently, not at...
Becoming a Certified Nurse Educator
Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) The Certified Nurse Educator Exam- Becoming a Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) is an investment of time and money. When I graduated with my MS in Nursing Education, I had already been a nurse educator for 6 years. Since my Master’s was in...
Wellness and Fitness Apps
Phone Apps for Health Does saving money by using apps on your phone sound too good to be true? Wellness and fitness monitoring, via phone apps, may just be the trend of the future. With a push from healthcare companies to have patients become more proactive with their...
How Music Affects Your Health
Music and your Health How music affects your health has always been fascinating to me. With concert season in full swing, I thought I would take the time to look a little more into how music affects your health. My sister is my favorite music buddy. We like the same...
Benefits of Exercise for Caregivers
Exercise for Caregivers The health benefits of exercise are tremendous. It’s very easy to forget about caring for yourself when you are caring for others but the benefits of exercise should not be overlooked. We get so focused on the well-being of others that we...
Health Benefits of Owning Pets
Pets for Health and Aging Would you like to be more alert, reduce your risk of heart disease, lower your blood pressure, be less anxious and live longer WITHOUT taking a drug?!?!? Time to get a Pet! For anyone who owns a pet, it may be obvious some of the benefits...
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